Wendy's POV
The next morning, the sky was gray and heavy.
I slowly blinked awake, my vision landing on a white crystal chandelier above me.
Where... am I?
Rubbing my temples, fragments of yesterday's chaos came rushing back.
It should have been my wedding day with Nick.
But instead—
Nick was with Candy behind my back.
I called off the ceremony.
And Alpha Ken collapsed.
Scene after scene from yesterday replayed in my mind, stabbing at my chest with every image.
Just as I was about to sit up, the door opened, and Dane walked in.
"Wendy, you're awake?" He came closer, his tone gentle, filled with concern.
"You?" I glanced around. "Is this... your place?"
"Mm." Dane's voice was soft, reassuring. "I made breakfast. What would you like to eat?"
I shook my head. "I don't have an appetite."
His gaze grew even more tender. "You have to eat something. Let me at least bring you
Wendy's POVThe next morning, the sky was gray and heavy.I slowly blinked awake, my vision landing on a white crystal chandelier above me.Where... am I?Rubbing my temples, fragments of yesterday's chaos came rushing back.It should have been my wedding day with Nick.But instead—Nick was with Candy behind my back.I called off the ceremony.And Alpha Ken collapsed.Scene after scene from yesterday replayed in my mind, stabbing at my chest with every image.Just as I was about to sit up, the door opened, and Dane walked in."Wendy, you're awake?" He came closer, his tone gentle, filled with concern."You?" I glanced around. "Is this... your place?""Mm." Dane's voice was soft, reassuring. "I made breakfast. What would you like to eat?"I shook my head. "I don't have an appetite."His gaze grew even more tender. "You have to eat something. Let me at least bring you
Wendy's POV"Grandpa! What's wrong?" Nick lunged forward, trying to catch Alpha Ken, but he was one step too late.Alpha Ken's face had gone pale deathly, his eyes shut tight."Grandpa, talk to me!" Nick's heart lurched, and he dropped to his knees, shouting anxiously.But Alpha Ken gave no response."Call an ambulance! Now!" Nick roared, panic flashing across his face as he looked at his unconscious grandfather.The room descended into chaos as people rushed in.Zac immediately dialed emergency services, his voice tight with worry. "Hello? Yes—New Moon Hotel, an elder has collapsed! Please, come quickly!"My chest tightened as I looked down at Alpha Ken lying motionless on the floor.These symptoms... it looked very much like sudden cardiac arrest.I was about to step forward when Mrs. Johnson and Enna blocked my path."Wendy, haven't you done enough?" Mrs. Johnson spat. "You already harmed Grandpa&m
Wendy's POVMy chest tightened with a mix of grief and resolve. I gave Nick one last, heavy look before turning away.Every step I took felt unbearably heavy, like I was dragging chains with me.When I stumbled out of the door, Lily came running over, panting."Wendy, I searched all over that side and didn't see Nick anywhere...""No need to keep looking." My voice was icy, my nails digging deep into my palms.The sting in my fingers shot through my body, but I barely felt it.Because the pain in my chest was a thousand times worse."Wendy, what's wrong?" Lily asked anxiously."Lily, let's go." I snapped back to my senses and pulled her toward the road.The taxi from earlier was still there—the driver had just come back from the restroom.As he was about to start the engine, I yanked open the door and climbed inside."New Moon Hotel," I said in a low, steady voice.New Moon Hotel—the Brown Pac
Nick's POVAngel gave a faint smile and continued, "Once, he brought a knife in, trying to cut my hair. Mike, you protected me with all your strength, and he slashed your chest—you bled so much. Mike, the scar on your chest is still there, isn't it...?""And that woman... she was kinder. She often brought us food. One time she brought a meat bun, and Mike, you didn't eat it yourself; you gave it all to me. You said, 'Candy, I'm not hungry. You eat first. Once you've eaten, then we'll have the strength to escape...'"My heart raced.I believed it—she had to be Candy.These were things about Candy that I only knew.So, Angel was Candy!She was the Candy I had been searching for all these years!"Candy... it really is you," I whispered."Mike... you finally recognize me?" Angel's face lit up with joy as she threw herself into my arms. "It's amazing! I will finally see you again! Back then, when I fell off the cliff, I thoug
Nick's POVBut this fragile-looking, delicate girl in front of me... could she really be Candy?The long-buried memories surged back like a tidal wave, overwhelming my mind."You bitch! Our boss has a taste for you?! Do you know how many Omegas are lined up just to get in his bed?" The bearded man yanked Angel roughly and slapped her across the face. "Come with me, now!"Angel covered her face with trembling hands, looking at me for help. "Mike, save me! Please, help me!"Her words echoed in my ears.Back then, when Candy fell from the cliff, her last words had been the same: "Mike, save me! Please, help me!"I no longer hesitated. I coldly glared at the two men. "What do you think you're doing?"The Alpha-level pressure I exuded made the previously fierce men shrink back. "This woman owes our boss money. Paying debts is only normal..."I pulled out a check, wrote the amount, and tossed it at the bearded man. My voice wa
Wendy's POVI thought for a moment, then spoke seriously, "Nick, your proposal... it barely passes. But I hadn't expected to bond so soon.""Why?" Nick frowned slightly. "Is it not romantic enough?"I pursed my lips. "It's not about romance. We've only known each other for a little over a month. We don't know each other well enough yet. Besides, who just bonds without even dating first?"In my mind, as long as both of us reciprocate feelings and confirm a relationship, we can have a proper romance. When the time is right, bonding will naturally follow.I had just agreed to start a relationship with him—I wasn't ready to escalate it to bonding immediately."I see." Nick lowered his head, speaking softly into my ear, "Since you don't want to bond this early, I won't force you. But at least we should make it public first."His warm breath brushed against my neck, making my face flush.Before I could respond, Nick grabbed my hand.